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08. Sudden Leave
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HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 09. Maximilian Is Out of The Sight
Ariadne had been trapped in Maximilian's penthouse for two weeks, each day blending into the next. The sleek, elegant space felt more like a gilded prison than the luxurious sanctuary it was intended to be. She sat listlessly on the expansive, minimalist sofa, the enormous television casting familiar scenes, but nothing held her interest. Instead, she found herself fixated on her own toes, rhythmically tapping against the plush cushions, offering a small distraction from the monotony.Irritation simmered beneath the surface; her patience was wearing thin. A fleeting impulse urged her to kick the glass coffee table in front of her, to shatter something, to break the stillness. But even that urge faded quickly—she couldn’t bring herself to destroy anything so costly. And if she did, Maximilian would undoubtedly demand she replace it, just one more chain in the opulent cage he’d crafted for her.But he hadn’t been back since that night. Two weeks, and nothing. She wasn’t waiting for him,
Last Updated : 2024-11-08HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 10. Her Chaotic Mind
"Anything?" Ariadne confirmed—seeing the hope before her eyes, then when Sebastian nodded, "then I'll ask for—"But he quickly cut. "But not when it comes to leaving the house or contacting the outside world," he replied, his tone firm, extinguishing the spark in her expression.Ariadne's face fell, her hope dissipating as frustration took its place. "You promised I’d have everything I wanted—is that just a lie? Did Maximilian lie to me?"Turning away from the television, Sebastian regarded her seriously, as she stood barely two steps from him. "He’ll give you anything else. Jewelry, clothes, food... whatever you need. Just not those two things."She let out a frustrated sigh. "So, in the end, I’m still trapped here."Sebastian shrugged with a detached calm. "Every place has its rules."Ariadne clenched her fists, her voice tightening with emotion. "Then tell me—what’s the real reason Maximilian brought me here and locked me up? I need to understand why I’m being treated this way." H
Last Updated : 2024-11-09HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 11. Madam Was Sick And Alone
When Ariadne opened her eyes, she sensed an immediate change in the atmosphere. The lights in her room blazed brightly, and the curtains were drawn tightly shut, giving her pause. Is it already night? she wondered.She pushed herself upright, her head heavy and throbbing. Her vision wavered, and a deep heat radiated from her cheeks, painful even to her gums. She tried to make sense of what had happened but found herself at a loss, the memory of her outburst on the rooftop coming back in fragments—the desperation, the impulse that had nearly driven her to something reckless.Pressing a hand to her forehead, she let out a bitter laugh, mocking herself. “Have I really gone mad? Was I actually thinking of jumping?” she whispered, shaken by the memory.The realization that she had almost acted on such an impulse left her stunned. If Gideon hadn’t intervened… Her eyes clouded over, a haunted look crossing her face. “Am I… am I going to end up like Mom?”Then, a woman stepped into the room,
Last Updated : 2024-11-10HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 12. Found You, Max!
A month had passed, yet Maximilian hadn’t returned, leaving Ariadne alone in the expansive penthouse, which felt like a prison in the absence of purpose or company. To pass the time, she would escape to the rooftop garden, tending to flowers or swimming in the afternoon; some days, the hours slipped by with TV shows filling the silence. She kept herself occupied with Pilates and made use of the abundant space, but the freedom to step outside was forbidden. She did everything alone, even managed her illness without a soul nearby.Though Maximilian provided everything Ariadne wanted before she could even ask, the one thing she truly desired—to leave—remained out of reach. Trapped, Ariadne grew increasingly resentful, feeling as if her isolation was deliberate, a punishment cloaked in privilege.One evening, wrapped in a bathrobe, her damp black hair rolled into a towel, she sipped fruit juice and gazed out at the towering skyscrapers bathed in the orange light of sunset. The sight, beau
Last Updated : 2024-11-10HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 13. I Hope You Get Cursed!
In the opulent silence of Maximilian's mansion suite, he stood speechless, his eyes widening in surprise as he took in the scene before him. Ariadne, her gaze cold and seething with fury, let her bathrobe slip to the floor, standing exposed and defiant, arms spread as if daring him to take all of her."What are you waiting for?" she challenged, her tone biting. "You can start touching me all you want."Maximilian's eyes stayed locked on her, sharp and unyielding as he assessed the situation. He had expected Ariadne's anger, her confrontational stance, but this-her bold nakedness-had caught him off guard."Put your robe back on," he said, his voice steady but laced with irritation. "Why are you leaving with no clothes on at all?"Ariadne ignored Maximilian's command, her gaze piercing as if demanding he see the depths of her suffering-the anger simmering within her after a month of a loveless marriage."Why ask me to pick it up again?" she said, her tone both bitter and accusing. "Isn'
Last Updated : 2024-11-10HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 14. Maximilian Was a Little Bit Changed
Ariadne couldn’t escape Maximilian's words: "From the moment I took you out of your house, I was already cursed." The phrase echoed in her mind as she went about her day, lingering at the edges of her thoughts when she was alone. As she slipped under the covers at night, as she sipped her morning coffee, or as she simply walked past Maximilian, his statement haunted her, evoking a new question each time: What did he mean by that? What curse did he suffer?She tried distracting herself, her eyes fixed on the television, yet she absorbed nothing from the screen. Her thoughts wandered back to him, cycling through frustration and confusion. Annoyed, she let out a cluck. "Does he think of me as a curse to him? Damn it," she muttered, frustrated. "If he truly felt cursed, why did he marry me in the first place? And if he’s so cursed, shouldn't he have divorced me by now?"Her private resentment simmered until she heard the sound of footsteps descending the staircase. She glanced up to see M
Last Updated : 2024-11-11HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 15. Meet The Old Friend
Ariadne couldn’t deny that Maximilian had changed since his month-long disappearance. Though she hardly knew him, she’d understood enough: Maximilian was typically apathetic, cold, and uninterested in connecting with anyone. But since his return, there was a subtle shift in his behavior.Despite being the head of a vast business empire, he spent his days confined to the penthouse, forcing Ariadne to endure the irritation of their constant, unavoidable encounters. And then there were his attempts at conversation—he’d ask trivial questions, like whether she’d slept well, as though it mattered to him.Sitting at the dining table, her glass now empty, Ariadne pondered aloud, “Does he feel guilty? For leaving me for a month?”But even these gestures grated on her. Every action of his, whether indifferent or suddenly attentive, felt suffocating, as if he was closing in on her world, inch by inch, leaving her feeling more trapped than ever.Ariadne's gaze drifted toward the stairs just as Ma
Last Updated : 2024-11-11HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 16. Let's Meet Again on The Dining Table
Maximilian returned just in time for dinner, much to Ariadne’s disappointment. She had hoped he wouldn't come back, knowing their deal required them to eat together all week for her to earn the freedom to go outside."Looks like I made it back in time," Maximilian remarked, eyeing the dinner set out on the table.Ariadne muttered under her breath, "Shit..."Maximilian heard her but only smirked, amused by her frustration, as he took his seat across from her. He began to eat, clearly savoring the chef's special preparation, which confirmed Ariadne’s suspicion—he’d timed his arrival to keep their arrangement intact.Though Ariadne remained silent, the clinking of her fork and knife against the plate filled the air, adding a tension to the table that needed no words.Maximilian was silently annoyed by Ariadne's noisy eating—his upbringing had taught him to maintain quiet at the table—but he kept his expression composed, finishing his meal while she was still halfway through."Is there so
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HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 90. Because You're Here Now [END]
Ariadne felt like a wave of heat was spreading from the tips of her toes to the top of her head. This made her feel strange, and she immediately turned her face away when she felt that making eye contact with Maximilian any longer would only intensify the sensation.While Ariadne was shy, Maximilian just smiled and got up from his seat to grab his phone."Wh-where are you going?" Ariadne asked, intercepting Maximilian with a gentle tug on the corner of his shirt before he could take a step."I'm just going to grab my phone, Ariadne," he said, and immediately Ariadne let go of her grip, feeling more embarrassed as she thought Maximilian must be considering her a spoiled woman at that moment.Maximilian smiled again at Ariadne’s cute reaction before walking to the other side of the bed to grab his phone from the nightstand."I need to call a doctor to check on you again. I’m not going to use Andymon’s services anymore after he made me doubt his intellectual abilities as a doctor."Ariad
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 89. I'm Here Now
Maximilian returned to his room immediately after escorting Mr. Milton. He sighed repeatedly, still feeling the tension from the questions Mr. Milton had asked him earlier.It was about Mr. Milton asking if Ariadne's claim that Gideon was behind all the chaos was true.This was one of the things Maximilian had not wanted to reveal to his father immediately after he 'came to his senses'. There were still some things that were perhaps not fully understood, including whether his father was ready to hear the truth, which would undoubtedly shock him.Maximilian had felt confused, because he had no idea that Ariadne had ever told Mr. Milton directly that Gideon was the true villain. This almost led Maximilian to be suspected if he had failed to answer his father's question.Of course, Maximilian didn't tell the truth. He just acted naive and confused, then distracted his father by mentioning his father's heavy workload. Inevitably, Mr. Milton was reminded of his work and had to leave before
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 88. He is okay
A long and exhausting day left Ariadne completely worn out, both physically and emotionally. After the trial, Ariadne slept for a long time. Today marked five days since Ariadne’s health worsened, forcing her to rest extensively to recover. During this time, Maximilian remained by her side, waiting for her to open her eyes.“How is she?” Maximilian asked just after Andymon finished checking on Ariadne.“Better than yesterday, no more fever,” Andymon replied, preparing to leave.“So when will she wake up?”“I don’t know.”Maximilian furrowed his brow. “How can you not know?” he protested, “You’re a doctor!”“I’m a doctor, not a fortune-teller who can predict when she’ll wake up. The important thing is Ariadne is doing better; when she wakes up is a later issue. She’ll wake up, I’m sure of it.”Maximilian pouted. Since the first day he asked when Ariadne would open her eyes, Andymon’s answer had always been the same. “You’re a doctor and you can’t even answer when your patient will wake
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 87. Last Trial
The trial is about to begin. The defendant enters the courtroom in handcuffs, and every pair of eyes is fixed sharply on her. The glare of the cameras feels tangible, as if capturing every second of Ariadne's walk toward the abyss of her downfall.Ariadne doesn't care. Since returning from visiting Maximilian earlier, she had already decided to ignore everything, even if today was the day she would be sentenced for a crime she never committed.In the open trial, several people had arrived, including Arman and Adelaide. But they didn’t come solely because their family was involved in the issue; they came to mock Ariadne and wait for the moment she would truly be gone from their lives.For a moment, Ariadne smiled bitterly at the thought. It turned out that all along, her family’s desire to erase her was that great. Ariadne had never realized this and always assumed it was just hatred because of her background, but it turned out to be much more than that.The trial proceeded calmly and
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 86. Only love can hurt like this
Ariadne wiped away her tears, until they dried for a moment. She smiled again, still holding Maximilian's hand; she spoke more casually as if this were something she regularly did with him in their once-normal married life, like people outside of their world."After I leave, Adelaide will come to your house as your real wife. Finally, something that should have happened will happen... it seems like you and Adelaide are truly destined to be together," Ariadne said; her words hurt both herself and Maximilian, who listened in silence. "I'm sure you'll have a better life with her, because Adelaide loves you so much—she's always loved you. She always talked about you with a glowing face, her happiness overflowing to the point where she forgot who she was talking to—because even if there was an earthquake, Adelaide wouldn't want to speak to me softly. But it’s a different story when she talks about you.Adelaide is the perfect woman, right? She's so beautiful, smart, and of course, she love
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 85. I Love You, Max
According to the agreement, after signing the divorce papers, Ariadne would be allowed to meet Maximilian.Today, Ariadne arrived in casual attire, wearing a knee-length white dress covered by a pink cardigan. She looked like her usual self, though the handcuffs still locked her wrists.But it wasn’t a big deal; although people at the hospital stared at her with fearful and anxious glances, Ariadne paid them no mind because today she would meet her husband. Ariadne was going to see the face of Maximilian Leander Milton, whom she missed.Thus, a faint smile remained on Ariadne's face with each step she took, and for some reason, it felt like today would truly be the last day she saw Maximilian.Ariadne arrived at the floor where Maximilian's room was located. There, in front of his hospital room, stood Mr. Milton, Andymon, and Jaxon. It was surprising to see Jaxon there, standing and staring at Ariadne with a concerned expression."How are you, Brother-in-law?" asked Ariadne as soon as
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 84. The Last Time of Us
Andymon was too lost in his thoughts, bowing his head deeply and unaware of his surroundings. Even the voice that had just spoken to him was answered without much thought."Yes, it seems like I’m getting karma for hating Ariadne in the past," he replied to Maximilian's words. "But this feeling is just my guilt, and it’s incredibly annoying. I can’t stop thinking about what Ariadne said—"Andymon didn’t count the words he spoke until he realized what he was doing—and to whom he was responding. He quickly glanced at Maximilian, seeing his young master open his eyes a second after he focused them.Oh, his young master was awake—but something felt odd.“Y-you’re awake?” Andymon asked, looking both panicked and surprised.Maximilian stared at the ceiling with a weary gaze before replying, “Yes, since last night.”“Then why didn’t you say anything?”“It was so quiet here last night, and my head was still aching terribly; so I decided to sleep again.”“So you’ve been listening to me all this
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 83. A Curse
For some reason, Andymon felt his days growing emptier ever since he heard the news that Ariadne was soon to divorce Maximilian.You could call Andymon indecisive; after all, he had been the one most supportive of Maximilian separating from Ariadne, and now he considered the breakup of those two to be a significant change in his life.Like today—Andymon was casually walking down the hallway toward Maximilian's hospital room. Unlike usual, he walked slowly and listlessly this time; he truly felt like he had nothing to do after Ariadne told him to stop assisting with her case. The woman had given up, and Andymon had lost the biggest task filling his days.His work returned to normal: being a doctor, treating patients, enduring with a smile despite the pressures he faced. In fact, Andymon had never felt this unoccupied before; he could now walk leisurely without thinking of anyone else he had to care for.Without knocking, Andymon entered Maximilian's hospital room. He paused briefly at
HEAVENLY PAIN MARRIAGE 82. Can't We Pretend That We Were Okay?
After her meeting that morning, Ariadne had finally come to terms with her current situation.Ariadne and Maximilian were officially divorced. While Maximilian had yet to sign the papers, it was clear he would eventually, and Ariadne would truly separate from the man she loved.Thousands of regrets now overwhelmed Ariadne, choking her and making it hard to breathe properly. She kept glancing around aimlessly, like someone lost in thought—perhaps a side effect of the monumental decision she had just made.Ariadne still couldn’t cry.The woman repeatedly tapped her head lightly with her fists, as if trying to fix something broken inside. Her heart ached deeply, and her mind acknowledged it—but something seemed wrong within her body. Ariadne simply couldn’t cry, even though that was what she needed most at the moment.She spent hours after her conversation with Mr. Milton berating herself for being unable to shed a single tear until a prison officer approached her cell door.“Mrs. Ariadn
